Everyone is talking about a new metabolism study published in August 2021. There’s a reason why – this new research, looking at how aging impacts metabolism, is groundbreaking. It shows us how little we know about metabolism, and how many things we thought we knew, were probably wrong. For example, we have always thought that…
I’m not sure if you’re like me or not, but when school starts, I’m always scrambling to find snacks for my kids. I also want different snacks for myself, because SNACKS. I usually hit the grocery store and throw a big box of granola bars into my cart, because I’ve never been able to make…
As someone who has reviewed pretty much every fad diet and nutrition MLM out there, I’ve seen a lot of metabolism-boosting claims about food. From celery juice to lemon water to apple cider vinegar to protein shakes, companies never miss an opportunity to tell you that their product can ‘fire up’ metabolism and help you…
Whether I’m ordering Thai food or making it myself, fresh spring rolls are always part of the equation. My kids prefer the deep fried spring rolls, but the fresh spring rolls (also known as cold rolls), to me, are scrumptious because they’re full of vegetables. That’s probably the most dietitian-like thing I’ve ever said. But…
I admit it: anytime someone asks me if I watch The Bachelor – and it happens a lot more often than you think – I cringe. You might wonder why, as a dietitian, I have so much to say about a TV show like The Bachelor. It’s because what we eat, and how we feel…
I’ve noticed a definite uptick lately in social media posts about PCOS. Some of them are legit. A lot of them aren’t. So I figured I’d step into the fray to give you the actual details about this condition, and arm you with the most current evidence around it. A quick thank you to Spencer…